German pinot noir?
Jul 12, 2013 | 8:45 pm
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German pinot noir?
Who knew the Germans made decent pinot noir? Light, crisp, with restrained fruit and a balanced apparoach.
Wow, that makes me totally sound like a wine snob.
But I like it.
Wow, that makes me totally sound like a wine snob.
But I like it.
Jul 14, 2013 | 9:36 am
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Here in Germany Sptburgunder is fairly ubiquitous and you can get drinkable ones even in the 5-10 range. I quite like them. It's amazing just how different Pinot Noir varies from region to region. A Sptburgunder has a very different taste than a typical Burgundy, which of course varies considerably from American Pinot Noir. You can also get good Alsacian Pinot Noir and you can even get a different style yet in the Ctes du Jura.
Jul 17, 2013 | 1:47 am
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I'm a fan of German red wines (and Austrian too). Admittedly some are rather mean, but they are often very light and refreshing and low in alcohol, which I regard as being a major bonus. They are, essentially, the polar opposite of American Pinot Noir.
Jul 17, 2013 | 10:08 am
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I love Alsatians reds, and when served there they are lightly chilled rather than room temperature. Delicious.
Jul 21, 2013 | 1:47 pm
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Germany is the third largest producer of Pinot Noir in the world. Regions to look for are Baden and Ahr. By reputation, the top producer is Bernhard Huber in Baden. A new producer to look for is Enderle and Moll.